A review by sarahhreads
XOXO by Axie Oh

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

ok the best way I can describe this book is imagine duplicity minus the mafia part and make one direction a k-pop group and then cross that with young royals minus the royalty + gay part and you get xoxo (btw duplicity and young royals are like two of my favorite things so I could not be happier with this combination)

anyway this was so sweet and cute and omg this is def a new favorite. I love the hidden romance trope and thought it was done super well in this book. I also really enjoyed reading about Korean culture and learning more about k-pop. Overall this is a perfect lighthearted read in one sitting book

age rating: 13+
tropes: hidden romance, secret identity trope (kinda)
tw: cancer, chronic illness, death of a parent (offscreen + in past), bullying
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